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RCI RCI 920 Emergency Release Keyswitch/Button, Maintained, Satin Stainless Steel 920-MA 32D

RCI 920 Series Emergency Release Keyswitch/Button with Maintained Operation and Satin Stainless Steel Finish

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Model: RCI-920-MA 32D

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RCI 920 Series Emergency Release Keyswitch/Button with Maintained Operation and Satin Stainless Steel Finish

Professional Emergency Release Control Solution

The RCI 920 Series Emergency Release Keyswitch/Button provides secure emergency access control with maintained operation and tamper-resistant design. This professional-grade device features a red 1-9/16" (40mm) diameter button with 2-SPST switch operation and brushed stainless steel (32D) faceplate. Designed to prevent inadvertent re-engagement, the unit requires key reset after activation for enhanced security control.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Compact Dimensions: 2-3/4"W x 4-1/2"H (70mm x 114mm) for versatile mounting in standard electrical boxes.
  • Tamper-Resistant Security: Key-required reset prevents unauthorized re-engagement of locks after emergency activation.
  • Maintained Switch Operation: 2-SPST configuration provides reliable switching for emergency release applications.
  • Professional Construction: Brushed stainless steel (32D) faceplate with tamper-proof screws and included spanner bit for secure installation.
  • Visual Identification: Red 1-9/16" (40mm) diameter button provides clear emergency identification and easy activation.
  • Flexible Mounting: Quickly mounts to single gang surface or recessed electrical box for various installation requirements.
  • Compatible Accessories: Works with 9SURBOX surface-mount single gang box for surface mounting applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
  • Product Type: Switches
  • Series: 920 Series
  • Subcategory: Push Buttons Switches

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements and disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  2. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  3. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  4. Configure operational settings including maintained switch operation per application requirements.
  5. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, emergency activation, and key reset functionality.
  6. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Emergency Release
  • Retail Loss Prevention Systems
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Emergency Exit Compliance Applications

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI emergency release controls deliver professional-grade reliability with brushed stainless steel construction and tamper-resistant design engineered for demanding commercial applications. The 2 Year Limited Warranty provides added confidence for critical security installations. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable emergency access control is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
920 Series
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Switches
Subcategory:
Push Buttons Switches
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

RCI RCI-920-MA 32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the RCI 920-MA emergency release button reset itself, or does it stay latched until someone keys it?
It stays latched. The 920-MA is a maintained switch, so once the red button is pushed the contacts hold and the locks stay released until a key resets the unit. That is the point of the MA version: nobody can quietly re-engage the locks by letting go of the button. If you need a button that releases only while pressed, this is the wrong device for the opening.
2) What is the difference between the RCI 920-MA emergency release and a standard push to exit plate?
Different jobs. The 920-MA is a latching emergency release: push it and the locks stay down until keyed. A request-to-exit plate like the Dortronics 5286 Series carries "Push to Exit" text and is meant for everyday egress, releasing momentarily and returning on its own. Put a push to exit plate at the door people use, and the 920-MA where a fire panel, guard station, or emergency procedure needs the locks held open.
3) Is a Schlage 7764 or 7766 a substitute for the RCI 920 emergency release keyswitch?
No. The RCI 920-MA 32D is an operator-actuated emergency release station with a red button and key reset that a person presses to release locks. The Schlage Electronics 7764 is a magnetic door position switch in a concealed flush mount, and the 7766 is the surface mount version of the same magnetic door position switch; both are single pole double throw devices that report whether the door is open or closed. They monitor door status rather than command a release, so they serve a different point in the access control circuit.
4) What can I use instead of the RCI 920-MA if I need the button to release the door only while it is pressed, not latch until key reset?
The RCI 920-MA 32D is a maintained-operation emergency release: once the red 1-9/16 inch button is pushed it stays actuated and requires a key to reset, which is the behavior you want for emergency release but not for routine exiting. For a momentary release that restores as soon as the hand comes off, the Norton Rixson 503 vestibule switch is a SPDT momentary push switch, and the Norton Rixson 504 is a dual SPDT momentary vestibule switch with a stainless steel face plate. The Dortronics 5286 push plate exit release is also a push-to-exit style plate rather than a latching emergency station.
5) We want a no-touch exit release instead of a push button for an infection-control corridor. What are the alternatives to the RCI 920?
The RCI 920-MA 32D requires physical contact with its red button and a key to reset, so it is not a hands-free device. For touchless actuation, the Locknetics WS-200 and WS-200-MB are flush mount wave switches, and the Cal-Royal 8633-SW is a microwave cell switch supplied with single and double gang black faceplates. The Locknetics TS-100 is a touch switch with dual LED status indication and a programmable timer if you want light-contact actuation with a timed release instead.
6) How many circuits can the RCI 920-MA emergency release switch break at once?
Two. The switch is a 2-SPST configuration, so you get two independent single-pole single-throw sets off the one button. That lets you drop power to two mag locks or two separate lock circuits from a single emergency release, or break one lock circuit while signalling a panel on the second.
7) Is the RCI 920 emergency release button tamper resistant in a public corridor?
It ships with tamper-proof screws and the spanner bit to drive them, so the faceplate cannot be pulled with a standard driver. The 32D brushed stainless faceplate holds up to handling, and because reset requires a key, a person who trips the button cannot restore the locks themselves. That combination is what makes it usable in healthcare corridors, schools, and public government buildings.
8) I need a hands-free or weatherproof exit switch instead of a red emergency button. What else is there?
Several directions depending on the condition. For touchless interior openings, the Locknetics WS-200 flush mount wave switch or the Locknetics TS-100 touch switch with dual LED status indicator and programmable timer. For exterior or washdown areas, the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 waterproof switch with a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button, or the 5277-PZL weatherproof piezo switch with a dual-color illuminated ring. None of those latch the way the RCI 920-MA does, so they are exit control, not emergency release.
9) Do I need a key to operate the RCI 920-MA, or only to reset it?
Only to reset. Anyone can hit the red button to release the locks in an emergency, which is what you want on an egress path. Restoring the circuit afterward takes the key, so the reset stays with facilities or security rather than whoever pressed it.
10) The RCI 920-MA is going on an exterior wall. Is there a better choice for a wet location?
The RCI 920-MA 32D is a commercial device that mounts to a single gang surface or recessed electrical box with a brushed stainless steel faceplate, but it is specified as an emergency release station rather than a weather rated one. For outdoor or washdown locations, the Dortronics 5277-PZL is a weather proof heavy duty touch sensitive piezo push button with a dual-color illuminated ring, and the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 is a heavy duty waterproof switch with a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button.
11) Is there a keyswitch alternative to the RCI 920-MA that gives a visual status indication at the wall?
The RCI 920-MA 32D signals its state by the position of the red 1-9/16 inch button and the fact that a key is needed to reset it, without a lamp. If you want an illuminated indication at the device, the Detex CS-400 series is a line of electronic keyswitches with LED indicators for access control systems, and the Locknetics TS-100 carries dual LED status indication along with a programmable timer.
12) I need a request-to-exit signal from the lock itself, not a wall station like the RCI 920. What should I order?
The RCI 920-MA 32D is a wall mounted emergency release station with 2-SPST maintained switching, mounted to a single gang box and operated by hand. If the exit signal should come from the door hardware instead, the Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable request to exit switch kit for CL180 series cylindrical locks with an SPDT configuration, so the signal is generated when the lever is turned rather than at a separate plate on the wall.
13) What is a good discreet release for a reception desk rather than a visible emergency button like the RCI 920?
The RCI 920-MA 32D is deliberately conspicuous: a red 1-9/16 inch button on a 2-3/4 inch by 4-1/2 inch brushed stainless faceplate with tamper-proof screws, meant to be found in an emergency. Where you want the opposite, the Locknetics CSW-100 and CSW-200 are flush mount concealed desk releases with an SPDT switch, mounted out of sight for staff-initiated releases.
14) How visible is the button on the RCI 920 release, and will people recognize it as emergency only?
The actuator is a red mushroom-style button 1-9/16 inches (40mm) across on a stainless faceplate, so it reads as an emergency control rather than a routine exit push. Paired with the key-only reset, staff learn quickly that pressing it is a deliberate act, not a door opener.
15) Will the satin stainless finish on the RCI 920 match the rest of my door hardware?
The faceplate is 32D, brushed (satin) stainless, which is the standard commercial finish on levers, exit devices, and push plates in most institutional buildings. If your openings are already 32D, the button plate will read the same on the wall.
16) For a high-traffic corridor, would a large push plate serve better than the RCI 920 button?
The RCI 920-MA 32D presents a 1-9/16 inch diameter button, sized for deliberate emergency activation rather than repeated daily use. If the opening sees constant traffic and you want a larger target with instructional text, the Dortronics 5286 is a push plate exit release marked "Push to Exit", and the Dortronics 5287 is a heavy duty push button with a 1-1/2 inch wide push plate on a 3 inch wide back plate, also marked "Push to Exit".
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Does the RCI RCI-920-MA 32D come with a warranty?
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